I've been by twice and this parlor was not open. Still hoping. I will continue to check, but if I…read moredon't see any activity I will have Yelp remove the listing. Darn, I so need a shoe shine place. Appreciate the help of any Yelpers who live or work downtown.

Ronaldo owns The Big Shoe Repair shop on Chester Ave. There was no interest in this historical icon…read moresmall business. He bought it just before it was to be demolished. His great service and good shoe repair have made this a thriving business for 24 years now. And he saved one of our iconic and unusual buildings. He is friendly and helpful. I brought in an old pair of sandals that needed to be completely re-glued. He told me that due to age and the type of sandal that the repair might not maintain itself. I really appreciate his honesty. I chose to have them repaired anyway because I felt the price was very reasonable regardless. I highly recommend this business for your shoe repair needs.

I have a favorite pair of roper boots that I've been wearing for years. The stitching around the…read moresoul came apart. Not only would new boots be expensive, there's always the fit and feel. I like these boots. I've passed by the big shoe on Chester Avenue many times. I decided to see how much it would be to have these resolved. Felipe has owned this place for a long, long time. He helped me pick out the sole that would be the best for this boot. He told me they would be done in a week so I came back the following Friday. They weren't done, which was a mild annoyance. However, I think men like Felipe are artists and sometimes jobs just take longer than they plan. Plus, he said he had been sick. I went back a few days later and my boots were finished. You can tell he did a very nice job. Thank you Felipe

They were quick to respond and get out here the same day to look at the situation. I am still in…read morethe process of things but glad to have quick service.

WARNING: DO NOT TRUST 911 RESTORATION OF BAKERSFIELD…read more Read this before hiring them. I am writing this review to warn others about my extremely troubling experience with 911 Restoration of Bakersfield. If you're considering using them--especially through your insurance--please think twice. I hired them (through a referral from Farmers Insurance) after a water-related incident at my home in December 2024. What followed was a complete nightmare of negligence, poor communication, property damage, and what I believe to be highly unethical behavior. Negligent Work Caused More Damage: Their team failed to properly cap a hot water line under my dishwasher during remediation, which led to additional, serious water damage throughout my kitchen. Rather than own up to their mistake, the company--through a rep named Denia--denied responsibility and tried to shift blame to another contractor. Encouraged Me to Mislead My Insurance Company: Denia directly instructed me to have a plumber falsify a service date and label the work as "leak detection" so I could open a second insurance claim. She also claimed to have spoken with Farmers Insurance and said the second claim would be approved. I refused to follow through with this dishonest plan, but I did file the second claim based on her suggestion--which caused even more confusion and stress. Mishandled My Property: They damaged a $400 baby stroller during storage and failed to return a small but valuable cabinet item ($50). Denia never gave me a full inventory of my packed belongings and avoided accountability for the missing and damaged items. No Accountability, No Resolution: To this day, they have not taken any steps to fix the damage they caused, reimburse the lost or broken items, or even provide an honest explanation. Their rep continually dodged responsibility and refused to communicate transparently. My Advice: RUN. Between their shoddy work, misleading guidance, and unprofessional behavior, this company has caused me more stress and financial loss than the original water leak ever did. Save yourself the time, money, and heartbreak. Avoid 911 Restoration of Bakersfield at all costs.

This family-owned company is such a stand-out that its employees could offer classes in customer…read morerelations! I met the owner several years ago. He measured each room of our law office and quoted a price that, at first, made me think that his math was off - but, no, his estimate was real, far lower than we had paid in the past. Right there, I knew Reliable Carpet Cleaning is a keeper. Their price structure is reasonable with a capital "R." Then, like a dog after a bone, Linda would call every few months to see if we were ready for service. She was always polite. When we needed our carpets cleaned, the fact that she had kept their name active in my memory made it impossible to call anyone else. This an important example for all companies that provide an occasional service to present or potential customers. Invest in good people, train them well, and pay them above prevailing wages. The return on your investment in these people is well worth it. Today, the son of the owner arrived on time, and he is a 26-year-old headed for success in the family business or in any occupation he might choose. He had me show him the rooms to be cleaned, move furniture, office equipment, and did all rooms first except my inner office, "So that you can continue to work at your desk." Now, that is the kind of consideration we seldom see - anywhere in today's America. The job was professionally completed, and my law office carpeting looks as if it was installed yesterday - and "yesterday" was 40 years ago. Finally, may I ask a favor? In addition to practicing law, I am a syndicated legal affairs columnist, writing "You and the Law" for several California newspapers and Kiplinger.com. This means that I am always looking for interesting consumer issues to investigate and write about. So, please, feel free to run things by me, always at no charge. My email is: Lagombeaver1@Gmail.com. Should anyone like to discuss my experience with Reliable Carpet Cleaning, please feel free to call my law office in Bakersfield, (661) 323-7911. Sincerely, H. Dennis Beaver, Attorney at Law.

I have used Reliable Carpet & Tile Cleaning previously to clean grout on my tile floors they did a…read moregreat job, so I called them out again and had three pieces of furniture cleaned. Isaiah and Vincent came out and did a fantastic job! Our furniture looks as good as when we bought it. Not only were we satisfied with the cleaning but very impressed that they arrived on time and by how professional the guys were. Our experience was amazing from when I made the appointment with Linda and the great job Isaiah and Vincent did. I will definitely recommend them to my family and friends. :)

Most definitely the best quality and person of worth Years…read moreof experience Use Johnny Such a great operator! Law enforcement! Use him!

In our opinion, Johnny's is the best shoe repair service we've found, for a number of reasons…read more We live up in N County so it's not often we get down Santa Maria way, but when we do, we try to remember to bring any shoes that need re-heeling, repairing, or freshening up. Johnny does beautiful, quality work, and when they're ready for pick-up our shoes look almost brand new again. Plus, it's just a pleasure doing business with Johnny because he's such a friendly, modest and honest fellow, his turnaround time is quick, and his prices are so reasonable. So, despite the distance, he remains our shoe repairman of choice, and we've never found better.

I found Johnny the Shoe Doctor after a quick search and I can't be happier. I messaged him and he…read moreresponded very quickly and gave me a very reasonable price once seeing my boots. My boots had gone through hell on an ambulance rig for the last year. I needed them polished and refreshed. After a day and a half he called me and let me know they were ready. When I came to pick them up it was quick and easy and my boots were unrecognizable. I'm not joking, these boots look 5x better than when I got them originally. I really couldn't believe it. The scuffs were gone, the leather rehydrated, all material was cleaned and looked so good. Outstanding service for an outstanding price. I will be back and referring people to him.

Great craftsman's ship! My first time and it will not be my last! Love the quality of work and…read morefast! I have 2 more sets if shoes to drip off

I took a pair of vintage Tony Lama boots to get the heel repaired on one of the boots. I ended up…read moregetting new heels on both of the boots since they needed to match. I received great customer service. I needed them in a short time and I like that she was honest and told me that it would be the same day that I needed them and at a time that worked out perfectly. When I went to pick them up, they looked brand new. They were clean and shiny. (I do understand that this is the service that was supposed to be given) But I truly believe that they went beyond. Great quality work. The heels were the height that I had requested. This was my first time here, but I definitely recommend it. The store was clean and smelled absolutely amazing. The picture does show scuff marks because they were already worn to a ranch.

The team took care of me and did an outstanding job repairing my boots. The damage was extensive,…read moreservice life totally spent, however, the experience here, and the dedication to there craft revived my boots to near pristine condition. I can't help but admire them every time I walk past a mirrior, and even found myself posing like Jim Carrey in "The Grinch." Hats off to the team, and thank you very much!

I took my new pair of Danner work boots to Mr. Ross after passing by his business (stand) time and…read moretime again. His stand is located near the Civic Center in downtown Hanford.. can't miss it's trimmed in green and yellow. If you are in the area for business or just need to give your shoes a pick'er upper or repair stop by he can take care of you on the spot even on a lunch break! This was my first visit and he only charged $20 for the "spit shine" and had them ready and looking amazing on time as he originally told me. He's a very nice courteous, kind and professional man. I will be going back for all my shoe needs. Thank you sir.